Information for Foster Youth
To assist you with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), review Special Populations: Tips for Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (PDF) provided by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).
If you are/were in foster care or another court ordered out of home placement between your 16th and 18th birthday, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 of additional grant assistance through the Chafee Grant. For more information on this grant and how to apply, visit https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/ .